CRASH.
The Jade Bowl in Consort Rong's hand slipped and fell to the floor, shattering to pieces.
She shot to her feet in a panic. "Wh-what?!"
Emperor Muwu's expression turned grim. "What exactly happened?!"
The palace attendant knelt on the floor and spoke, trembling, "Your Majesty, Consort Rong, a messenger has come from Prince Lie's Mansion. He reports that less than an hour after taking his medicine this morning, His Highness Prince Lie suddenly vomited blood and fell into a coma! Prince Lie's Mansion is now on high alert and has been locked down, with no one allowed in or out. But His Highness's condition is critical. We await Your Majesty's decision!"
Consort Rong's face was ashen as she staggered backward.
Thankfully, a palace maid rushed forward to support her, barely keeping her on her feet.
"How... how could this happen..."
Consort Rong looked at Emperor Muwu, her eyes welling with tears and turning red.
"Your Majesty, I... I must go see him for myself!"
